A "Depending upon the fabric chosen, the suits could cost anywhere from $4,000 to $20,000," said Joe Lupo, co-author of several personal style books, co-founder of the multicity styling business Visual Therapy and veteran of several "Oprah" appearances. "If a man was building a rather large wardrobe, one could spend $200,000 on 20 suits and possibly 10 jackets. Remember, they also do overcoats as well. A cashmere or vicuna coat could be $5,000 to $20,000. So is it possible? Yes. But it would be an entirely new, rather large wardrobe of tailored clothing."

Q What's so special about Oxxford?

A "It is one of the best suits made, with the most handwork," Lupo said. "Most of our American presidents have worn them for nearly the last century because they are made in America by Americans by hand." And they are made to last. Lupo said he still wears Oxxford suits he bought 10 years ago.

Q Where are Oxxford suits sold?

A By appointment at Oxxford's headquarters, at the Oxxford store in New York City and at Saks Fifth Avenue's men's store on North Michigan Avenue.

Q Does Oxxford have any peers in the realm of luxury menswear?

A It's often uttered in the same breath as Stefano Pilati dress shirts, which can cost as much as $700, and Charvet ties, which cost about $195. A Saks sales associate said over the phone Thursday that he believed another associate there had sold Charvet ties to Blagojevich. According to testimony, the Blagojeviches spent more than $57,000 at Saks.

Q How does the Blagojeviches' fashion spending compare with average Americans'?

A The Blagojevich family spent an average of about $57,000 a year on clothes. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American household spent about $1,800 on "apparel and services" in 2008.